Houston’s Top-Rated Roof Truss Damage Repair Experts

We provide premier truss damage repair drawings and forensic engineering services in Houston, TX. With over 15 years of structural and forensic expertise, we support residential, commercial, and industrial properties after fires, storms, floods, and construction failures.

Our Houston-based licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) offer stamped engineering drawings, fast turnaround, and forensic reports admissible in court and required for permitting or insurance claims.

Our Truss Damage Repair Services in Houston

Structural truss damage repair drawings (wood and steel)

Fire and heat-related truss assessments

Hurricane and wind uplift truss damage repairs and inspections

Foundation-related truss shifting evaluations

Forensic inspections for flood damage

On-site documentation and stamped repair drawings

Expert witness and insurance consulting

Why US for Truss Damage Repairs?

Texas-licensed structural engineers with decades of experience

Rapid response—drawings delivered in 2–3 business days

Full inspection, documentation, design, and verification

Trusted for recovery after hurricanes Harvey, Ike, and Katrina

Truss Damage Repairs From Fire, Storms, or Flood? We Can Help.

Roof trusses are engineered components made up of chords and webs connected with metal plates. Damage to even one truss can affect the safety of the entire roof system. Improper repairs can lead to sagging ceilings, compromised integrity, or home resale issues.

Our certified engineers inspect, analyze, and design code-compliant repairs using materials such as:

Oriented Strand Board (OSB)

Plywood gussets

Structural lumber

Screws, nails, and brackets based on truss load requirements

We ensure all drawings and repair methods meet building code standards and are executed properly.

Common Types of Truss Damage Repairs in Houston

Fire-compromised attic trusses

Wind uplift during hurricanes or tropical storms

Sagging from broken or split chords/webs

Improper modifications by contractors or trades

Long-term moisture degradation or mold

We document damage with digital photos, moisture readings, and forensic structural analysis.

Client Testimonials – Truss Repairs in Houston

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“EMA’s engineering drawings saved our closing! Our inspector flagged fire-damaged trusses, and EMA handled everything from inspection to PE-stamped drawings within 48 hours.”
— Jessica P., West Houston

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“After wind damaged several trusses in our warehouse, EMA designed and certified all the repairs. Fast, detailed, and professional service!”
— Dwayne K., Houston Heights

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can you inspect truss damage caused by a fire?
Yes. Our engineers are trained to assess thermal damage, metal connector plate compromise, and material fatigue due to heat.

Q: Do you provide stamped repair drawings for wood and metal trusses?
Absolutely. All drawings are signed and sealed by a licensed Texas PE.

Q: How fast can I get my repair drawings?
Within 2–3 business days after the on-site inspection.

Q: Will your drawings be accepted for city permitting?
Yes. We provide drawings that meet all City of Houston and Harris County code requirements.

Q: Do you also inspect attic truss damage for home sales?
Yes. We help sellers and buyers with truss inspection reports flagged during real estate transactions.

How to Schedule Truss Repair Services in Houston

1. Call EMA Forensics at 832-548-3972 or Request Inspection Online
2. We’ll inspect truss damage onsite within days
3. Receive PE-stamped repair drawings for insurance or permitting
4. Submit to your contractor or permitting office and proceed with repairs

Forensic Engineering Services

Fire Damage Inspections

Storm & Wind Damage Assessments

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Tel: (832) 548-3972

Email: info@emaforensics.info

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Truss Damage Repairs Drawings

We provide truss damage repair drawings in Houston, Katy, Spring, Missouri City, and New Orleans, Louisiana. We provide the highest quality of forensic engineering and export witness services available. Our services include forensic damage inspections, flood damage assessment to residential homes, commercial buildings. EMA also provides structural & forensic engineering services for industrial warehouses, structural damage assessment, roof damage inspections, fire damage inspections, building structural assessments, structural foundation collapse, and assessment. We have provided building damage inspections and structural damage inspections after hurricane Katrina, Rita, Andrew, and many others, and have been very experienced in determining and origin of the damages in buildings at very competitive fees.

Our experienced engineers provide all types of truss damage repair drawings after a fire, storm damage, or other incident, including wood trusses and steel joists repairs.  We also provide flood damage inspections, building damage inspections, roof damage inspections roof hail damage, wind damage, foundation damage to residential & commercial building damage inspections, cause and origin, forensic buildings defects, construction defects, forensic investigations, site investigation, testing, technical research, and analysis of the information to provide our clients with an independent opinion on the cause of failure.

Truss Damage Repairs New Orleans

Truss damage repairs are engineered components designed and repair details prepared after a truss failure. When damaged or altered, this can affect the structural integrity of the roof system. Localized structural damage to one or two trusses will typically not result in structural failure of the roof system, but could cause the roof or ceiling to sag. In residential construction, this can also be a problem when selling a house because home inspectors often find damaged roof trusses, which need to be fixed by truss damage repairs details.

Because trusses are engineered components, typical building codes specify that repairs or alterations must be designed by a registered design professional. In most cases, that would be a Licensed Professional Engineer with experience in roof truss damage repairs and details of designing repairs or alterations to trusses.

Typical wood roof trusses consist of members called chords and webs that are connected with metal plates. Relatively small metal teeth protrude from the plates, and the plates are pressed into the wood members using thousands of pounds of force for each joint. It is tempting to look at these plates and assume that a few nails would do the same job, but that is not the case. It takes many nails to equal the capacity of a typical connector plate. When using nails to join truss members, it is also necessary to use lumber, plywood, or Oriented Strand Board (OSB) to join the members. Sometimes structural screws are also used for truss repairs. For typical roof trusses used in light-frame construction, bolts are usually not used because of spacing requirements. Even when nails or structural screws are used, spacing must be considered, and the fasteners used at the repaired joint or member extend much further from the joint or crack than a metal connector plate.

We have designed repairs for many roof trusses. We can also perform truss repairs. Sometimes it is more cost-effective or expedient for BCI to design, perform, and certify the repairs instead of designing the repairs, producing the necessary documentation to provide to a contractor, and then inspecting the repairs. It is not uncommon for contractors to overlook requirements. It is also sometimes difficult to correct improperly performed repairs.

Wood Truss Repair Drawings

Typical truss repairs consist of numbers, called chords and webs-that are connected with metal plates. Relatively small metal teeth protrude from the plates. Plates are pressed into the wood members using thousands of pounds of force for each joint. It is tempting to look at these plates and assume that a few nails would do the same job, but that is not the case. It takes many nails to equal the capacity of a typical connector plate. When using nails to join truss members, it is also necessary to use lumber, plywood, or Oriented Strand Board (OSB) to join the members. Sometimes structural screws are also used for truss repairs. For typical roof trusses used in light-frame construction, bolts are usually not used because of spacing requirements. Even when nails or structural screws are used, spacing must be considered, and the fasteners used at the repaired joint or member extend much further from the joint or crack than a metal connector plate.

We have performed many roof truss damage repairs. We can also perform complete engineering details and drawings for roof truss damage repairs. Sometimes it is more cost-effective or expedient for BCI to design, perform, and certify the repairs instead of designing the repairs, producing the necessary documentation to provide to a contractor, and then inspecting the repairs. It is not uncommon for contractors to overlook requirements. It is also sometimes difficult to correct improperly performed repairs.